The U.S. for months has faced a national reckoning over simultaneous crises that Black Americans, especially, are facing: structural racism and violence, health disparities in COVID-19 outcomes and devastating economic impacts from the pandemic.
Axios Re:Cap discusses the situation facing the founders in the Black Girl Ventures network with Shelly Bell, entrepreneur and founder of Black Girl Ventures.
Expanded unemployment benefits have expired and the stimulus checks have dried up. Now, a growing number of American families are struggling to stay afloat. Without more government aid, their dire financial situations will get worse.
On Monday, a California superior court judge ruled that Uber and Lyft should classify drivers as employees, not temporary contractors. Both companies plan to appeal, and on Wednesday, Uber’s CEO said that the company would have to temporarily stop operating in California if the ruling is upheld.
Axios Re:Cap examines the legal battle and what comes next with the New York Times' Mike Isaac, author of “Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber.”
Last night, Joe Biden made the most important decision in his campaign with a historic pick of Sen. Kamala Harris as his vice-presidential candidate.
But it’s the next 48 hours that are truly crucial for the campaign to prove they have the chemistry to win the presidency.
Plus, how the coronavirus has pulled the plug on college sports.
And, where to look for the best meteor shower of the year.
Guests: Axios' Hans Nichols and Jeff Tracy
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